Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation Orthofix NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique recall: The NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide (STG) incorrectly

Recall published 10 months ago

The NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide (STG) incorrectly identified both Medtronic s Solera and Medtronic s Infinity system toolcards as compatible with the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments. However, the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments are compatible for use with Medtronic s Solera toolcards only.

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: The NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide (STG) incorrectly identified both Medtronic s Solera and Medtronic s Infinity system toolcards as compatible with the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments. However, the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments are compatible for use with Medtronic s Solera toolcards only.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0937-2026
Published
December 24, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
310
Distribution
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Surgical Technique Guide revisions: D0003926A, D0003926B, D0003926C, D0003926D. REF/UDI-DI/Lot: PC2-400012/10889981260033/MK81527A, MK81527ARR, MK81527ARRR, MK81574AR, MK81574AR1, MK93487A, MK93488ARR, MK93489A, MK93490A, MK93490ARR, MK93491AR, MK93491AR1, MK943488A, MK95882A, MK95882ARR, ML52083B, ML53136B, ML53188B, ML69777B, ML69778B, ML71257B, MM1001498D, MM1001499D, MM1001748D, MM1001749D, MM1001813D, MM1001902D, MM1001903D, MM1002025D, MM1002316D, MM1002328D, MM1002344D; PC2-400013/10889981260040/AL657979C, AL658549C, AL658549CRRR, AL658641C, AL661470C, AL671917D, AL683456F, AL702785F; PC2-400135/10889981260057/BK104899A, BK104899AR, BK104899ARR, BK104899ARRR, BK104899ARRR4, BK106822A, CR49020D, CR49023D, CR49060D, CR51550E, CR51972D, CR56472E; PC2-400140/10889981260064/BK104900A, BK104900AR, BK104900ARRR, BK106825A, BK107806A, BK107806ARRR, BK108366A, BK108366ARRR, CR49822D, CR50158D, CR51973D, CR57547E, CR59411E; PC2-400145/10889981260071/BK104901A, BK104901ARRR, BK106827A, CR49021C, CR49061C, CR51974C; PC2-400155/10889981260088/BK104902A, BK104902ARRR, BK106829A, CR49062C, CR51551C, CR51975C, CR57550E, CR59413E; PC2-400235/10889981260095/BK104903A, BK104903ARRR, BK106831A, BK106831ARRR, BK131159C, CR49620C, CR52371D, CR54729D, CR58013D, CR59414D; PC2-400240/10889981260101/BK104904A, BK104904ARRR, BK106833A, BK131160C, CR49621C, CR52372D, CR59415D; PC2-400245/10889981275495/no lots released; PC2-400345/10889981260118/BK104905A, BK104905ARRR, BK106834A, BK106834ARRR, BK131161C, CR49622C, CR52373D, CR54208D; PC2-400355/10889981260125/BK104906A, BK106835A, CR51764C, CR52853D
UPC codes
10889981260033, 10889981260040, 10889981260057, 10889981260064, 10889981260071, 10889981260088, 10889981260095, 10889981260101, 10889981275495, 10889981260118, 10889981260125

Products covered by this recall

Orthofix NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide, and instruments: Navigation Driver, REF: PC2-400012; Navigation Straight Bone Probe, REF: PC2-400013; Navigation, 3.5mm Drill, REF: PC2-400135; Navigation, 4.0mm Drill, REF: PC2-400140; Navigation, 4.5mm Drill, PC2-400145; Navigation, 5.5mm Drill, REF: PC2-400155; Navigation, 3.5mm Tap, REF: PC2-400235; Navigation, 4.0mm Tap, REF: PC2-400240; Navigation, 4.5mm Tap, REF: PC2-400245; Navigation, 4.5mm Dual Lead Tap, REF: PC2-400345; Navigation, 5.5mm Dual Lead Tap, REF: PC2-400355

Check your product

The notice names 26 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 10889981260033
  • 10889981260040
  • 10889981260057
  • 10889981260064
  • 10889981260071
  • 10889981260088
  • 10889981260095
  • 10889981260101
  • 10889981275495
  • 10889981260118
  • 10889981260125

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • PC2-400012
  • 10889981260033
  • MK81527A
  • MK81527ARR
  • MK81527ARRR
  • MK81574AR

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • PC2-400012
  • PC2-400013
  • PC2-400135
  • PC2-400140
  • PC2-400155
  • PC2-400235
  • PC2-400240
  • PC2-400245
  • PC2-400345

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.
  3. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  4. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION — 5770 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-4608

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation medical devices recalled?

The NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide (STG) incorrectly identified both Medtronic s Solera and Medtronic s Infinity system toolcards as compatible with the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments. However, the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments are compatible for use with Medtronic s Solera toolcards only. The NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide (STG) incorrectly identified both Medtronic s Solera and Medtronic s Infinity system toolcards as compatible with the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments. However, the NorthStar OCT Navigation Instruments are compatible…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 10889981260033, 10889981260040, 10889981260057; lot code PC2-400012, 10889981260033, MK81527A; model number PC2-400012, PC2-400013, PC2-400135. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey and others.

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